Parenting Group for Parents working with Department of Children and Family Services I (DCF)

Thu Noon-1pm EST (Full) - Facilitator Joel

This online parenting support group is for parents that are working with the Department of Children and Family Services. Meet and speak with other parents that are working through their action plans in hopes for reunification with their children. Certificates and letters of attendance awarded after attending 8 weeks of classes.

Parenting Group for Parents working with Department of Children and Family Services II (DCF)

Fri 7pm-8pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Maria

This online parenting support group is for parents that are working with the Department of Children and Family Services. Meet and speak with other parents that are working through their action plans in hopes for reunification with their children. Certificates and letters of attendance awarded after attending 8 weeks of classes.

Parenting Teenagers
Support Group

Fri Noon-1:00pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Richie

This parenting group is for parents of children between the ages of 13-18 who are struggling
with challenges that this age group brings to parenting. Connect with other parents that share your frustrations and get the support and feedback you need to help yourself and your children

manage this challenging time in both of your lives.

Lunch and Learn Online
Parenting Group 

Fri Noon-1pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Jen

Parenting is the hardest job in the world. At times the challenges and struggles get overwhelming and creates a lot of stress and frustration for parents. Do you need to get some feedback to your questions? Do you need help with steps to take to reduce stress so you can parent better? Take your lunch and come and join our community.

Online Support Group for Parents
with Teens with Special Needs

Wed 11:00-Noon EST (Open) - Facilitators Sara & Lori

Parenting during a pandemic is hard.  Parenting a teen with special needs during these stressful times often feels impossible.  This online group is for anyone who is raising a teenager who has special needs, whether those needs are behavioral, emotional, learning, physical, or medical.

Single Parents
Support Group

Wed 7pm-8pm EST (Open: Start Date 4/14 ) - Facilitators Bei & Sandy

This group is for parents that are parenting a child on their own. Speak with other parents that share the challenges that most single parents have and get advice, feedback and discover resources to help you manage this challenging parenting role.

Meetup Monday
Parenting Connection 

Mon 6:00-7:00pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Colleen

You just finished dinner, got the kids settled with their homework and you feel physically and emotionally drained. What a Monday! At times, the challenges and struggles get overwhelming and creates a lot of stress and frustration for parents so why not finish your Monday on a positive note and connect with other parents to see that you are not alone.

Informal Social
Parenting Group

Mon 6:30-7:30pm EST (Open) - Facilitator Tanya

We’ll check in with each other, show support, share survival tips, talk about important topics, and have a laugh during this stressful, new-normal world we are living in.
Kids crying in the background or making silly faces in the camera are welcome!

Pajamas encouraged!

Boston
Metro

ROXBURY

Family Resource Center​​

56 Dimock Street (entrance is the green door on the lower right hand side of the building)

Roxbury, MA

Wednesdays

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Chris • ‪617-299-0614

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MATTAPAN - not open to the public

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JOELYN'S FAMILY HOME - not open to the public

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SUFFOLK COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTION = not open to the public

Greater
Boston

DEDHAM - temporarily virtual

Stop & Shop (Upstairs Conference Room)

170 Providence Highway

Dedham, MA 02026

(served by public transportation 35, 34E and 52 buses)

Mondays 6:30-8pm

Contact Richie • 617-926-5008 x 108

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NEWTON 

Brigham House

20 Hartford St.

Wednesdays (childcare available) 7:00-8:00 pm

Contact Bei• 617-396-7565

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​MA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION NORFOLK - not open to the public

QUINCY

Wollaston Church of the Nazarene

37 E. Elm Ave ( use entrance on Wendell Street)

Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Room 114)

Contact Nancy • 781-331-3125

Metro West

Boston

MIDDLESEX HOUSE OF CORRECTION - not open to public

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WALTHAM

Brandeis University

415 South St, Waltham, MA

Tuesdays

7:15-9:00 pm

Contact Marcia • 617-926-5008 x 108

Southeast

Massachusetts

BRISTOL COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTION - not open to the public

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FALL RIVER

Family Resource Center

45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA

2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Contact Jaime • 617-926-5008 x108

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PLYMOUTH COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTION - not open to the public

NANTUCKET

Nantucket Community School

56 Centre Street, Nantucket, MA

Tuesdays

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Contact Suzanne F. • 508-332-9823

Northeast

Massachusetts

GLOUCESTER - temporarily virtual

Family Enrichment Programs

29 Emerson Ave.

Tuesdays (childcare & transportation available)

5:15 - 6:30 pm

Contact Tanya • 978-281-2400 x 5382

LAWRENCE - Spanish - #1

Family Resource Center

1 Union Street, Suite 104

Thursdays

10:00-12:00 noon

Contact Richie • 617-926-5008 x108

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LAWRENCE - Spanish - #2

Family Youth Initiative/PATCH

130 Parker St.

Wednesdays

10:00-12:00 noon

Contact Grace • 978-332-8250

Western

Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD

Bay Meadow Apartments - Community Room

100 Baymeadow Road, Springfield MA

1st & 3rd Thursday

10:00 - 11:00 am (Bi-weekly)

Contact Lisa R • 413-733-3316

PITTSFIELD - temporarily virtual

Family Resource Center & Berkshire Children & Families

480 West Street, Pittsfield MA

Mondays

4:30 - 5:30 pm

Contact Melia H.•  413-464-5280

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GREAT BARRINGTON - temporarily virtual

Family Resource Center 

141 West Ave, Great Barrington, MA

Wed

11:00am - Noon

Contact Shasta B and Chandra R •  413.528.0298

Central
Massachusetts

WORCESTER - registration required 617-926-5008 x106

Family Services of Central Massachusetts

31 Harvard St., Worcester MA

Tuesdays

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Contact Jennifer • 508-481-0203